Alan Badel
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alan Fernand Badel (11 September 1923 – 19 March 1982) was a distinguished English stage actor who also appeared frequently in the cinema, radio and television and was noted for his richly textured voice which was once described as "the sound of tears". Description above from the Wikipedia article Alan Badel, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Alan Badel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alan Badel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alan Badel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Alan Badel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Toggle, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alan Badel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alan Badel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alan Badel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The Critic | Sir Fretful Plaigary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Nijinsky | Baron de Gunzburg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Riddle of the Sands | Dollmann | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Agatha | Lord Brackenbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Force 10 from Navarone | Petrovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Medusa Touch | Barrister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Telefon | Colonel Malchenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Exiles | Michael Arlen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Winslow Boy | Sir Robert Morton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Where Adam Stood | Philip Gosse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Luther | Cardinal Cajetan de Vio | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | the Minister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Creeper | Edward Kimberley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Adventurers | President Rojo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Where's Jack? | Lord Chancellor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Alec Hadrian | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Siegfried Idyll | Richard Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fanatics | Capitoul | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Parachute | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Toggle | Rory Farquhar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Arabesque | Nejim Beshraavi | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Edmond Dantes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Children of the Damned | Dr. David Neville | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Lover | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bitter Harvest | Karl | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Gerald Weaver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Don Juan in Hell | Don Juan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Magic Fire | Richard Wagner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Three Cases of Murder | Owen (segment "Lord Mountdrago") / Mr. X (segment "In the Picture") / Harry (segment "You Killed Elizabeth") | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | King Lear | Fool | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Will Any Gentleman...? | The Great Mendoza | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Leonardo Da Vinci The Tragic Pursuit of Perfection | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Salome | John the Baptist | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Stranger Left No Card | John Smith | Hit | Similar → |
Alan Badel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alan Badel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Badel is "Toggle" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alan Badel acted in?
Alan Badel has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alan Badel?
Other notable films include "Exiles", "The Fanatics", and "The Winslow Boy".